The first matchday of MLS Playoffs' opening round is finally complete, so you know the homie John Strong of Fox Sports had to stop by the show to share his thoughts on all the action! There aren't many people more knowledgeable about Major League Soccer than Fox Sports commentator, John Strong, and he's here to give his opinions on the first full round of MLS Playoffs. We discuss which matches were most surprising, including Sporting KC's 4-1 victory over St. Louis City FC, and analyze which tea...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 695
We're honored to have Robbie Mustoe of NBC Sports join the show to discuss Manchester United's humiliation in the derby and all the biggest Premier League storylines! If you follow the EPL in this country, then we know you're a massive fan of today's guest! NBC Sports pundit and Premier League legend, Robbie Mustoe, is in-studio to break down all the latest news from the English top flight. Christian and Alexis hear some incredible stories from Robbie's career and discuss how much has changed si...
Oct 31, 2023•56 min•Ep. 694
The MLS Playoffs' field of 16 is set, with New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City claiming the final two spots on the bracket! It's playoff time in MLS and the two Wild Card matchups could not have been any different! Christian and Alexis break down Red Bulls' thrilling 5-2 win over Charlotte FC and Sporting KC advancing past San Jose Earthquakes on penalties. Plus, the guys talk Andre Onana's Champions League heroics for Manchester United, Everton potentially facing a massive Premier Leagu...
Oct 27, 2023•56 min•Ep. 693
We're honored to have creator of The Black List and Hollywood mogul, Franklin Leonard, in-studio to give his thoughts on the resolution of the WGA strike and discuss the beginning of the postseason for MLS and NWSL! We usually have two geniuses on the show, but we had to bring in a third to boost the studio's brainpower even more! Franklin is back on the show to catch up with Christian and Alexis and teach us more about what to expect from Hollywood since the strike is over. We also break down t...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 692
Have you ever wanted to own a professional soccer team? Our guest, Chris Ewing of Caledonian Braves FC, joins the show to explain how you can buy into his club! We're super excited for our incredibly unique interview with Chris Ewing, chairman of Caledonian Braves FC in Motherwell, Scotland, to discuss his new club! Founded only in 2019, CBFC is the newest team in Scotland and is also the only fan-owned club in the entire country. We ask Chris about the challenges of running the team and find ou...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 691
We're psyched to have EAFC content creator, BFordLancer, join the show to discuss his streaming career and Christian and Alexis recap Ali Krieger's final regular season match with Gotham FC! EAFC 24 is out now, so you know we had to invite our friend Jake Barford (aka BFordLancer) to the studio to hear about his experience with the new game! We discuss his career as a streamer and get his takes on the title change from FIFA to EAFC and all the new features. Plus, Christian and Alexis recap their...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 690
We've got another double-guest episode today with Executive Producer of "Messi Meets America", Scott Boggins, discussing his documentary and friend of the show, KEVINCHO, previewing Decision Day in MLS and NWSL! Two guests are better than one, right? We're honored to be joined by the EP of Apple TV's new documentary series, "Messi Meets America", Scott Boggins, to get some incredible insight on his latest project. Christian and Scott discuss the doc's amazing access and guests and recount some o...
Oct 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 689
Arsenal's win against Manchester City is a massive step towards crowning a new Premier League champion for the first time in four years! With Arsenal securing their first EPL victory over Manchester City since 2018, should the Gunners now be considered favorites to win the Premier League? Christian and Alexis answer this question while recapping the weekend's incredible clash between Arsenal and City and ask which other teams could potentially challenge for the title? The guys also discuss Lione...
Oct 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 688
We're honored to be joined by MLS legend and current Senior VP of Competition and Operations for MLS Next Pro, Ali Curtis! Ali Curtis has always been a trailblazer in American soccer, and his new role with MLS Next Pro will allow him to leave a lasting impact on the sport! We discuss all the latest news surrounding MLS' development league, including its new playoff format in which the better seed selects its opponent before each match. Christian and Alexis also ask Ali about THAT Red Bulls town ...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 687
We've got a packed episode featuring actor and director, Fisher Stevens, discussing his new "BECKHAM" documentary series and soccer host and commentator, Stefano Fusaro, breaking down the worst call in Premier League history! There's so much to talk about on this episode of The Cooligans, so we brought in two very special guests! Host, commentator, and most importantly, Liverpool fan, Stefano Fusaro is in for Alexis today to help us dissect the worst VAR decision in the history of the EPL. Is in...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 686
We've never seen a club flame its own star player like what Napoli did to Victor Osimhen on Tik Tok, so we invited CBS Sports' Serie A expert, Christine Cupo, on the show to break down the madness! Why would Napoli roast its best player on Tik Tok? WHY?!?! Christian and Christine take a look at the wild video that sent Osimhen over the edge and ask what possible reason the team's social media page could've had for posting it. We also discuss Houston Dynamo's dominant US Open Cup win over Inter M...
Sep 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 685
The North London Derby might've finished in a 2-2 draw, but both Arsenal and Tottenham supporters have strong feelings about the match! The Gunners and Spurs are both challenging for this year's Premier League title, so this edition of the NLD was particularly intense! Which fanbase should feel best about the result? Christian and noted Gooner, Alexis, ask what more Arsenal could've done to secure all three points and give Ange Postecoglou credit for starting well with his new-look Tottenham sid...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 684
We're honored to have New Orleans Pelicans forward and Leeds United part-owner, Larry Nance Jr., return to The Cooligans! When Larry Nance Jr. was last on the show two years ago, he told Christian and Alexis that he wanted to own a soccer team. And now, as a member of the Leeds United ownership group, he's finally accomplished that goal! The guys discuss Larry's role with the club and find out what it would take to secure prime seats in the Leeds ownership box. We also get his thoughts on the NB...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 683
We're honored to be joined by the hilarious comedian, KevOnStage, to discuss the potential health ramifications of being a Manchester United supporter! There are few funnier social media personalities than our friend, KevOnStage, so you know we had to invite him on The Cooligans to wallow in his misery as a United fan! We hear about how Kev started rooting for the Red Devils, discuss United's horrific start to the Premier League campaign, and of course, commiserate about life as working comedian...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 682
Tensions are high at Manchester United as Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag have come to an impasse! United just can't seem to escape the dysfunction! Reports are swirling that Sancho has been banished from first-team training by ten Hag, but how will their personal issues affect the Red Devils' Premier League campaign? Christian and Alexis discuss the latest news surrounding Old Trafford and ask who's really to blame for United's lack of recent success; the club or the players? The guys also give t...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 681
The USMNT defeated Uzbekistan, 3-0 in Gregg Berhalter's return to the touchline, but was the victory actually impressive? Many American soccer fans were disappointed to find out Gregg Berhalter would be returning as USMNT manager, and the first friendly of his second stint in charge didn't do much to mitigate their worries. Christian and Alexis react to the US' win and ask how Gio Reyna could've improved the team's performance. The guys also touch on Sergio Busquets' genius free kick, Luis Rubia...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 680
The stars were out in LA to witness Lionel Messi take on LAFC, and the GOAT did not disappoint! Celebrities at a soccer match, how did that happen? Messi has completely taken over the futbol scene in the United States, which has drawn the attention of stars like Selena Gomez and Tyga. Christian and Alexis discuss the massive attention Messi is bringing to MLS and ask how we can get more famous eyes on the USMNT. We also react to the latest news surrounding Mason Greenwood's move to Getafe, Jorda...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 679
We're so happy to have Nashville SC forward and good friend of the program, Fafa Picault, join the show for a hilarious interview! Fafa Picault and Nashville SC are absolutely flying right now! They're firmly entrenched in the MLS eastern conference playoff picture and just barely missed out on some early-season silverware against Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Final. Christian and Alexis talk to Fafa about squaring off against the GOAT twice in two weeks and learn the proper etiquette...
Sep 04, 2023•54 min•Ep. 678
The UCL draw is finally complete and the Cooligans are here to break down all the biggest matchups in Europe's top footballing competition! Today's biggest story in European football is obviously the beginning of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign, which is shaping up to be the best in the tournament's history! Christian and Alexis predict who will advance from each group and pay special attention to Group F, which will almost certainly be the group of death. We also touch on Messi and Inter ...
Aug 31, 2023•55 min•Ep. 677
The Cooligans are back for our first episode after the Women's World Cup and there's A LOT to talk about in the footballing world! The Premier League is off to a flying start and Liverpool are looking dangerous! Christian and Alexis dive into the Reds' miraculous ten-man victory over Newcastle and ask if the match will be a turning point in Darwin Nunez's career on Merseyside. The guys also discuss the horrible situation surrounding the Spanish Football Federation while wondering how it's possib...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 676
We know most of our focus has been fixated on the Women's World Cup for the past month, but there's been plenty of other incredible soccer being played right here in the US! The Cooligans are here to cover it. This episode features a compilation of segments about the inaugural Leagues Cup with a special focus on Lionel Messi's American soccer debut and a recap of the final with Christine Cupo of CBS Sports. It also has a replay of our hilarious interview with LAFC star, Carlos Vela, from back be...
Aug 24, 2023•53 min•Ep. 675
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! SPAIN HAVE WON THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP! La Roja's 1-0 victory over the Lionesses will go down in history, with Spain becoming the fifth nation to hoist the WWC and the second to win both the men's and women's version of the tournament. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third is in with Christian to recap the final and analyze how the Spanish managed to ou...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 674
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! It's the penultimate episode of The Cooligans Women's World Cup Daily, so there's only one thing left to do; preview the Final! Christian is joined again by Fox Sports' Doug McIntyre to look ahead to Sunday's matchup between England and Spain and forecast what will be the deciding factor in the 2023 WWC. Doug also analyzes Vlatko Andonovski's resignation from th...
Aug 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 673
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! England's 3-1 win over Australia means the Lionesses will face Spain in the Women's World Cup Final! Christian is joined by Meg Linehan of The Athletic to break down the second semi-final and preview which nation will hoist the WWC trophy for the first time. We also take a deep dive on Meg's insightful article about the public reaction to the USWNT's early World...
Aug 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 672
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We're joined by a fellow Meadowlarker to discuss the Women's World Cup semi-finals! Jessica Smetana of LeBatard Show and countless other fantastic podcasts fills in for Alexis to break down Tuesday's incredible matchup between Spain and Sweden, or at least the last 10 minutes of it. She and Christian also look back at La Roja's run to the WWC final and ask if th...
Aug 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 671
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We're down to the final four teams in the 2023 Women's World Cup and we have a very special guest filling in for Alexis! Star of the NWSL's North Carolina Courage and the USYNT, Brianna Pinto, is here to recap the WWC quarter-finals. She and Christian analyze Australia-France and England-Colombia and discuss which nation they'll be supporting throughout the rest...
Aug 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 670
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We're honored to have OL Reign assistant coach and former Gotham FC manager, Scott Parkinson, fill in for Alexis! He's here to discuss all things Women's World Cup and more, including the day's incredible games between Spain-Netherlands and Sweden-Japan. We also take a deep dive into the USWNT's WWC tactical failures, get an update on OL Reign's NWSL campaign, a...
Aug 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 669
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The Cooligans are back to get you ready for the Women's World Cup quarter-finals! Christian and Alexis preview every game and choose which QF matchup will be our favorite, while also breaking down which nation has the most difficult path to the finals. We end the show by giving our thoughts on Doug McIntyre's list of 10 candidates to be the next USWNT manager. L...
Aug 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 668
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-finals are set! Colombia and France secured the final spots in the QF with wins over Jamaica and Morocco, ending two of the most improbable and exciting runs in WWC history. Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on Tuesday's games and go back in time to analyze Australia's 2-0 victory over Denmark. Can any of the past few da...
Aug 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 667
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We're super excited to have Fox Sports' Melissa Ortiz join the show from Sydney! She's here to share her thoughts on Colombia's incredible run to the knockout stages and discuss her viral reaction to their last-minute victory over Germany. We also analyze the Women's World Cup as a whole, get some behind-the-scenes stories from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami introdu...
Aug 07, 2023•34 min•Ep. 666
